eBay Finds is back! This bi-weekly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil (@vintagediver). If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at info@wornandwound.com for potential inclusion.
Vintage Hamilton Masterpiece
First up this week is this super clean and sharp vintage Hamilton Masterpiece dress watch. The 33mm yellow gold filled case is crisp and unpolished, with stylish slim lugs. The caseback is engraved with a presentation award for 25 years of service to the Presque Isle company in 1980. The silver dial looks pristine, with applied gold stick markers and lume filled gold dauphine hands. Time only with no date, just clean, simple goodness. The winding crown is original and signed with the Hamilton “H” logo. The manual wind Hamilton caliber 832 movement is clean and runs well per the seller. The watch comes on a stylish leather strap that looks great on it.
Vintage Seiko 5 Actus
Here’s a nice chunky vintage Seiko 5 Actus sporty watch. The 41mm round case is unpolished with sharp edges and the original brushed finish. The dial is a silver/champagne color with cool hour markers and unusual hands. They are both steel with black and lume inserts, but the hour hand is really broad, which gives it a somewhat unique look. There is of course the ubiquitous day/date window at three o’clock. The small crown is recessed into the side of the broad case at 4 o’clock. No movement pictures but the watch runs well per the seller. It comes on a leather strap that is decent, but I think I’d find a nice steel mesh bracelet or something for it.
Vintage Waltham
Next up is a really nice little vintage Waltham. The 33mm steel case is in great shape and looks unpolished. The dial is the hero here, with a wild concentric circle texture that you really don’t see too often. The outer track is raised and smooth, with carved out hour markers. The lume filled steel sword hands are clean, and there is no date window to mess up that crazy dial texture. The dial is in great condition, with a printed Waltham name and lot below the 12. There is no picture of the 17 jewel manual wind movement, but it runs well per the seller. Neat piece that really stands out.
Vintage Seiko Quartz 3803-7050
This vintage Seiko 3803-7050 quartz watch has a fantastic space-age look and is in excellent condition. The case has a hooded lug design, with razor sharp edges and the original mix of brushed and polished finish. There are some tool marks on the battery hatch on the back. There is a matching original Seiko bracelet on it that compliments the case perfectly. The dark dial looks to be black or charcoal or maybe brown? Seller doesn’t state the color and I’m color blind so judge for yourself! There are large applied steel markers and nice broad hands along with the standard day/date window at three. Seller states the watch runs well, this would make a great grab and go piece that has lots of vintage style.
Vintage Timex Marlin “UFO”
Here’s a unique one for you, this vintage Timex Marlin “UFO”. It has a unique 36mm rectangular chrome plated cushion case that has a cool pebbled finish and looks unpolished. The dial is a beautiful deep sky blue, with a lighter blue outer track with painted lume stick hour markers and white stick hands to match. There is a date window at 3 o’clock. The watch has a domed acrylic crystal that adds to the UFO look. The watch comes on a complimentary Milanese mesh bracelet that looks so good it might be original! No movement pictures but the watch runs well per the seller. Very cool piece that will stand out.
Vintage Enicar Chronograph
Going to finish off this week with a bang with this fantastic vintage Enicar chronograph! This one is rare, and is an absolute beauty. The 36mm steel case is perfect, unpolished with sharp edges. The caseback engraving is nice and bold as well. The black dial looks original and in mint condition, with three black subdials, small steel hour markers and nice broad steel hands. The crown is original and signed with the Enicar Saturn logo as it should. The watch even comes on the original Milanese steel mesh bracelet with Enicar signed buckle, a rare treat. This gem is powered by the venerable and highly desirable Valjoux 72 manual wind chronograph movement. The movement is clean and shiny and runs well per the seller. This one isn’t going to be cheap, but it’s going to be worth every penny if you are looking for a vintage Enicar chrono!
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